La Salle head men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy has officially added La Salle alum Joe Mihalich ’78 to his staff as Special Assistant to the Head Coach, it was announced on Friday. “We are excited to welcome Coach Mihalich back to La Salle,” Dunphy said. “I have known Joe for a long time, worked with him for three years
Hofstra set to honor former coach with “Joe Mihalich Day”
Hofstra University and the Department of Athletics will honor former Head Coach Joe Mihalich when the University celebrates “Joe Mihalich Day” on Saturday, February 19. The day of celebration of Coach Mihalich’s career at Hofstra will occur in conjunction with the men’s basketball team’s game against Northeastern at 2 p.m. at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition
Hofstra opens as Mihalich steps away from coaching
Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich will transition to a new role within the department and serve as a special advisor to the director of athletics. “Coach Mihalich has been an incredible leader, educator, and steward of our men’s basketball program
HOT: Mihalich to take temporary leave at Hofstra
Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich will be taking a temporary medical leave from his head coaching responsibilities. “We wish Coach Mihalich well during this time and look forward to his return soon,” commented Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. Associate Head Coach Mike Farrelly will serve as the
Mihalich Awarded Contract Extension at Hofstra
Hofstra University Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today a contract extension for Pride Head Men’s Basketball Joe Mihalich. The new extension will take Mihalich through the 2023-24 season. “We are thrilled to make today’s announcement about Coach Mihalich,” commented Cole Jr. “Joe has been a guiding force in the success of our men’s
Milestone wins for Bennett, Pitino, and Mihalich
Three Division I head coaches reached milestone victories over the past few days… With #4 Virginia’s 100-64 win over Marshall yesterday, head coach Tony Bennett recorded his 300th career win (231st at Virginia) to become the 80th active DI head coach with 300 or more wins. Richard Pitino collected his 100th victory at Minnesota last
Hofstra’s Joe Mihalich Receives Contract Extension
Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway announced today a contract extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich. “Joe continues to be an outstanding coach, educator and valued member of the Hofstra community, and we are excited that his successful tenure at Hofstra will continue,” commented Hathaway. “The Hofstra Men’s
Lamar Barrett Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Hofstra
Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced the addition of Lamar Barrett to the position of assistant coach with the Pride. Barrett replaces Akbar Waheed, who departed in May to accept an assistant coaching position at Georgetown. “Lamar is a great addition to the Hofstra Basketball coaching staff,” commented Mihalich. “He has extensive
Joe Mihalich Extended Through 2020-21 at Hofstra
Following a season in which the program won 24 games, captured the regular season Colonial Athletic Association Championship and earned an automatic bid to the National Invitation Tournament, Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich agreed to a contract extension with the University, it was announced today by Vice President and Director of Athletics
Akbar Waheed Named Assistant at Hofstra
Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that Akbar Waheed has joined the Pride coaching staff as an assistant coach. Waheed replaces Shane Nichols, who departed for a similar position at Murray State. “Akbar will be a tremendous addition to an already strong staff here at Hofstra,” commented Mihalich. “Akbar was on
Mihalich Receives Extension at Hofstra
Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jeffrey A. Hathaway announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich has signed a contract extension. In just two seasons at Hofstra, Mihalich has engineered a masterful revitalization of the Pride Basketball program as he took over a program coming off a seven-win campaign and in
University of Pennsylvania Hires Assistant
The University of Pennsylvania’s John R. Rockwell Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, Steve Donahue, has announced the hiring of Joe Mihalich Jr. as an assistant coach on his staff. A Philadelphia native and the son of longtime Niagara and current Hofstra head men’s basketball coach Joe Mihalich, this move marks a return to the area